During the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun's rays are directly overhead at:
A. The Arctic Circle
B. The equator
C. The Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S)
D. The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N)
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
During the winter solstice (around December 21), the Sun's rays are directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S), marking the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Explanation:
Ozone depletion does not affect the Indian monsoon. The monsoon is influenced by El Niño, IOD, ITCZ, Jet Streams, and land-sea temperature contrast.
Explanation:
The Tropical Easterly Jet (TEJ) is a high-altitude jet stream over the Indian Ocean and Africa that plays a crucial role in the onset and intensity of the Indian monsoon.
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